Title: P4 Apple Hardware and Software Products

Recommendation:

I recommend authorization for the Purchasing Department to directly negotiate with Apple Computer for the purchase of Apple hardware and software products and authorize the Superintendent and Board Chairman to sign all necessary documents.

Description:

Approve the direct negotiation with Apple Computer for the purchase of Apple hardware and software products in the not-to-exceed amount of $500,000.

·      State Board of Education Rule 6A-1.012 allows direct negotiation with a vendor or supplier as best fits the needs of the school district.

·      The State of Florida contract #250-000-03-1 expires July 31, 2005.

·      Through negotiation, schools and departments will be able to continue to purchase Apple hardware and software from the Education, State and Local Government Price List as published by Apple Computer.

·      Apple Computer sells various electronic equipment items exclusive only to Apple.  The State of Florida IT hardware bid does not include all Apple-exclusive electronic items.  This agenda item will cover items needed by schools that are not on the state contract.

Financial Impact:
The financial impact to the District Budget is estimated at $500,000.  The source of funds is various schools and departments budgets.

For Additional Information, contact:
Joseph M. Moore (moorej@palmbeach.k12.fl.us)